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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

agricultural influences which is to
bear certain fruits in the promotion
to future greatness of this part OF the
universe.
There was time when the flourish.
ing cities of the wild northwest was
all on paper; but, thanks the tide IT
material improvements, that period
has been to be no more, and Morris
stands out upon this beautiful prairie
with her grand edifces and lnstitu-
tions as eternal monuments to the un-
firing hand of time that works a per-
feet transformation of all things
when aided by honest toll and immor.
talized efforts.
In 1870, the period which first knew
this now beautiful town of nearly
2,0O0inhabitants it was fraught with
all the universities incident to new
settlement, there being then only
about 100 inhabitants in the county.
Those who then ridicu1ed the idea
of attempting to build a city or of de.
veloping this most beautiful portion
of Gods footstool, can now Sc eplainly
that time cannot efface the stolid
foundation upon which has been built
a fourishing city and in which her
inhabitants can safely place their
hopes for her renown in the CONNER
cial and social world.
- Visitors at Morris viewing all her
surroundings, cannot find words to
express their admiration of her local
position. From the highest point in
town you have distinct views of the
grand country surrounding it, with
its lakes, groves, and fine rolling
prairie, dotted here and there by the
mansions of independent farmers,
who are wealthy In the contentment
Of their homes, aside from any other
considerations. Within stones
throw of the village is the gently
flowing Pomme de Terre river, upon
the banks Of which, and run by its
waters, are extensive Touring mills
which manufacture all the flour need
ed for local consumption, and which
ship large quantities. and the grade
of which, for its superiority has
gained state reputation.
. At considerable depth is obtain
able an inexhaustible supply of the
purest Of fresh water. Beds Of the
richest of brick clay have been dis
covered, and from the brick mads
from it many Of the most elaborate of
our business blocks and all of the
public buildings of the place have
been constructed. These are men,
toned as examples Of the many supe-
rior advantages of the place. When
with these are included other con.
siderations Of even greater moment
its location in such bountiful
agricultural and stock raising country,
its railroad facilities and immediate
communication with the best markets
of the world, which, in all, consti-
tute it a prominent distributing centre
for a vast area of the west-can we
place too great an estimation upon its
present importance and future pro.
spect and possibilities The view of
the town from any surrounding point
is beautiful and suggestive. To
generalize too extensively is not the
purpose here, and now some of her
particular points of merit will be re-
viewed in detail.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
MORRIS VILLAGE.

The Brightest Star In the Firma-
ment OF Western viliages-A Re-
view Of It's Advantages, Natural
and Artificiai-lts Wonderful
Strides Toward Metropolitan Pro
Observation-Disclosures Growth OF
q Year.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15


Morris is the Il. r. centre of the
And district. Railway communication
being afforded to all parts.
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Our illustration of the Stevens
county court house furnishes cri.
terion by which to judge the extent
Of the public enterprise Of our
citizens.
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Those who may be struck with aston
ishment at the remarkable develope-
ments Of Morris during the last
decade. will recover from the blow
by subscribing for the Sun.
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It would take three columns for us
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

The Morris gas and electric light
company takes pleasure in ANNOUNCE
ing that it will have in operation by
January l, 1901, an arc and incandes.
cent system of lighting equal to any
that can be offered, and will furnish
electric lights to all who desire them
on the most advantageous terms.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
NORRIS,

A village that is destined to be the
: centre from which will radiate all
. those commercial, manufacturing and
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

q, L. Harper, Of the Fidelity bank, Gin.
cinnati, gets ten years in nenitent larry.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
SUN B cams.

The new Manitoba car shops which
have just been completed are now
in full operation, employing 800 men.
AS railroad centre Morris is the
peer of any western city of the state.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15
SCRAPS OF EARLY HISTORY.

"reminiscences Of Early DAYS. Trials OF
the First Settlers and Other
interesting Bits OF Recollection CulIed From
aPaper Prepared by Thos. Thorn
assen for the Old Settlers
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

The palatial residence of Congress
man Brown will be closed tonight
and the congressman, with his wife
and family, will leave for Washing,
ton, D. C.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

Tue Sun is settled in it's newly
completed three story brick building.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

Judge Flaherty went to Ortonville
yesterday TO hold term of district
court. He will hold his next term in
Wilkin county.
Hon. II. S. Judson returned on
Tuesday from the East. being called
home on important business. In com.
pany with party of eastern friends
he will start at an early date on a
tour of the world.
Ex-senator F. B. Chew, of Duluth.
has been visiting old friends in Nor
ris this week. 1t is now thirteen
years since he left this place to cast
his lot in the booming city of Duluth.
Evidently he mas a lingering love for
the scene of his early days in Mime.
sofa for he still enjoys an occasion.
al soiourn here.
Mrs. w. F. Cooley lief last evening
for visit with friends in the east.
In a short time she will be joined by
Mr.. Cooley, and they will go abroad.
Continued on second page.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19

shall die at O o'clock, and my soul will be
lost. l know it will be lost. / have sinned
away my day Of grace The noon came.
They desired 20 seek religious counsel.
ooh she said, it is no use. NV day il
gone. l have been all the rounds OF world
ly pleasure, aud it is too late. | shall die
tonight at q o'clock The day o away,
and it came to 4 o'clock, and TO 3 O'Clock,
and she cried out ut 5 o'clock: DESTROYED
spirits, W shall not have me yet; II is not
9; 1t is not 9! The moments went by, and
the shadows began to gather, and the clock
struck 0; and while il was striking her soul
went. What hour God will call for us |
do not know-whether G o'clock tonight,
or 3 o'clock this afternoon, or at | O'Clock,
or at this moment. Sitting where you are,
falling forward, or standing where you are,
dropping down, where would you go to?
But our hour for adjourning has al.
ready come, and the last hour OF our life
will o be here, and from that hour we
will review this days proceedings. 1t will
be a solemn hour. II from our death.
pillow we have TO look back and see a life
spent in sinful amusement, there will be
dart that will strike through our soul
sharper than the dagger with which Vir.
ginius slew his child. The memory OF the
past will make MS quake like Macbeth. The
lniquitics and rioting through which We
have passed will come upon us, weird and
skeleton as Meg Merrilies. Death, the
old Shylock, will demand, and take, the
remaining pound Of flesh and the remain.
ing drop Of blood; and upon our last OPP
portunity for repentance, and our last
chance Tor heaven, the curtain will forever
drop.n
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
TWO-STORY BRICK COURTHOUSE

iof Lawrence county, Ark IN accordance with me
plan aud specifications hiopicd ~ the county
tour ~ aaid county, and which viii D. 90 o4hl
hiiion In my aid Onicc on nni after cccmbe NJ.
iks.
The peron or hun b. whoa The Cnuiuart mas b.
Ngarils Will 10 rvquinsl 10 enter iutn baud. with
cool rCTuuy. 20 said ununty, nduuhin tha amount
81 the noccgicd bid, conditioned u.pn ihe Ier.
formhnce ~ the work aHt0nll & b. thn plans and
With n the time agreed lpnn.
No bid will le cnicfHilcl uui.s accompanied
by The rcccipt ~ he County 1ip1suur fOf cur
rrncy o. the accepted check u The bidder 0u .oinc
well known and solvent hank iu 80 iuli.. llttlo
Rock or NCmphls if The swim 81 uig huHlui dol.
lar. payable 10 The oricr Of " y. tiudt1n. Inras
UNI of Lawrence county. The cheek or lrpa u oi
ne unsuccessful bidders Will D. rturuui ~ them
Immediately altff che tuuimrt r. awarded. aud
that 81 the surNstful bidder will h. Retained ns o.
rtiaraniro tiHt be- viii, Within ion days after uie
nsatl eater iuto contract aud Ole Win me the
bond nfurrtnld.
Tho love hli will not ntc~aniv b. accepted.
bat the firht 70 u~jcrtAuY or al bids Offered hcS.
prpstly rftrfu.
run.oeui uniioi shies ciurnsy has htcp duly
Appropriated ior Wls puffsy and nov on hand.
JAMES a. tOfltN.
Commissioner 81 Public BuiliiugN
rVwhatan, IA, Dvccmbtr Z, 49,.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
lLoDGE NOTICES.

MEMPIls RoYAL AncH CnArrEE. No. ", q
vi Y. a A. M,-Mnl meet In annual stAled w
cnnyocaiion al Tabernacle. Masonic Tcmplc,/VN
thistMoNDAYl evening a. tn O'clock, Tor election
of officers aud dispatch ~ business Visiting com
panlons traternally Invited.
Ivy order II. IL CULLEN, H.f,
Jons u. HUM. Secretary.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
Memphis Capital n, Duck mn. Miss.


The Mississippi Iron and Manufacturing
company, with W. ID. Bethel a. president,
II. NJ. Nicely yice-prcsidcnt and G.. T..
Mays secretary, all large capitalists oi
Memphis. has for some time been quietly
working TO get affairs hero in shape TO de-
yelop their property, and 20 do this there
WIS necessarily n large amount Of work 20
he done. no small part OF which WIS 10
have extensive surveys mado and maps
showing the locality Of the lands, desig.
mating streams, hills, timber and ore lands,
etc. All this they have done at u very
heavy expense. and are now prepared TO
show that their investment was no idle or
wild speculation, but was based upon real
merit. This company, having paid for all
the lands purchased, is now about ready
to begin active work. They have today
sold 500 shares OF stock, this being the hrst
time they have offered anything for sale,
although they have had repeated pro-
posals 10 buy stock, rs we are informedby
q. I. Mays, tho energetic and active score
tary OF tho company. They are now
loading a car with ore for ship
mcnt 10 birmingham. This looks
like 'bcarding the lion In his den, the
Douglas In his hall" As Birmingham has
50 much ore for mining purposes, IL may
seemingly appear 10 some like shipping
coal TO w'astle," but the fact Is that
Duck Till ore being Of n very superior
quality, the company Is not afraid 60 test il
With Hrmingham's best A 'tbc proof
Of the pudding is chewing the bag" they
propose 10 have n little chewing game.
And Why should they fear the test since
the analysis, as shown by Dr.. SOnorl,
state gcologist Of Tennessee, Il 81 per cent.
Of metallic substance. The company has
a large quantity OF land with coal, iron
and other minerals on Il. Tho arrange.
fncnt Tor erecting extensive fire-bnck
works herr il already made, and plenty Of
money pledged for that purpose, and In
the near future this interest will be In
active operation. And ~ soon ns tho
weather will permit the manufacturing Of
the brick. the company will begin the
erection OF brick Residences, stores, etc,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
DUMMY LINE EXTENSION.
The gill Station Branch Completed Sat
urday Afternoon.

urday Afternoon.
Saturday evening last at s o'clock, the
silver spike was driven on the Gill station
extension Of the Memphis, Greenwood &
Prospect Park dummy line. On yesterday
morning, Mr.. Jas. A. Garrett, superin-
tcndent of the line, pulled the throttle Of
the iirst engine that went over the road,
and business began in earnest. Two
coaches filled with passengers kept the
wheels rolling all day and into the night,
carrying about 200 persons each trip.
The cans are made perfectly comfortable
by heated stoves and the seats are all car.
peted, and one is made us comfortable rs
in q pleasant room. The Prospect Park
branch Of the line pulled three coaches,
which were crowded ON each trip. On
next Sunday m extra engine will bo
added In order TO facilitate the crowds who
may wish 10 90 over the line for n ride.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19

scnifc a Mertwcther
Arc attracting much attention by a display
OF foot wear unsurpassed In quality and style.
CnoIcEsr Diamonds. all grades. Thnyer'l
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
IN niEMOIuNni.
JOHNNY Fell.

johnny FELL.
In loving remembrance OfIouNNY rEii, sou ~ Au
gust aud Annie hell, Who died Dec. u, 1851.
Our darling boy from MS has gone,
Tho voice W. loved l. still.
A plaro n vacant IN our hearts
Which never can be lllcd.
God In His wisdom has recalled
The boon Ills love has given.
Aud althOi thu body molden here,
The soul IL safe Ia heaven.
But should our bleeding hearts arAign
That God whose ways are Loves
Or yalnly cherish anxious pain
For him who rsts nbOycT
MOI let ~ rather humbly pay
Obedience % lil viii.
And with orr innlnst spirits ssv,
sToSEY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19

A fourth composition Of Schillcr's "The
Bell" by Bernhard Scholz, for solo. chorus
and orchestra, was executed for the first
time by the 81 Cecilia society, OF Berlin,
on the Goth ult. The other three are by
Won Rombcrg, Max Druch and the Mar
Quis d'Indv.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
syrup of PIG.

Manufactured only by the California Fis
Syrup company, San Francisco. Cal, Is
natures own true laxative. Il u the most
easily taken and the most pleasantly effective
remedy known ~ cleanse the system when
bilious or costivc, 10 dispel herdAcheS colds
and feycrs. Ia cur habitual constipation, In.
bottles by II. J. Hester and Ill leading
druggists. Van vleet & Co, q. w. Jones 4
Co, W. y. Wilkcrson a Co, Mansfield q
Co. have been appointed wholesale agents
% Memnhis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-19
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS viii ic rccivci ai my
- uniou, Ia the town Il ipwhatAn. until " o'clock
noon Of January ~ ISIS, fuf iuutishiug the mate.
ual aud erecting 10 completion, ~ aid tow, a
National Republican., 1887-04-20
Mr. Smith Claims He was Misrepre
sented.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: As my name
has been unfairly used In connection with the
BladensbuTg road, have thought II Just to me
to send you statement of the true action taken
at the citizens meeting. Imade the following
report:
"IIaying been chosen by your meeting as
committee OF one to present TO the Hon. Dis
trict Commissioners the proceedings thereof
beg TO report. In pursuance OF said action
called upon the Hon VIM. Ludlow, the enyl-
neer commissioner presented the written pro
ceedings thereof, and urged his acceptance Of
our wishes as regards the crown of eighteen
inches In the road bed. After considerable dis
cussiOn pro and con, he at last reluctantly
yielded, and gave his verbal promise that they
would have the road constructed as we de-
discharged from any further duty in con 1ection
Not learning, anything Of the incorrect
report published until the last of the same
week, among Others j called upon Mr.
Vim. ]. Frizzell aud complained of the treat
ment received, and stated my suspicious of
who bad furnished the false report. He as
serted his ignorance of any knowledge of who
was the author, and promised that should be
In conclusion wish, in justice, to say that
in my intercourse withthe engineer commits
sioner his associates, assistants. aud all at
tendants, 1t is the first instance In my expe-
rience since this form ofgovernment has been
established that's stranger could get the atten.
myselfd differ In the mode of construction OF
some of our county roadswe simply view
from our respective standpoints, which feel
certain could and would have been harmo-
nized had we been left uninterrupted. In a
general sense, with one essential provision,
my theory OF the high crown would be wrong,
but in the local road In question, for want OF
sufficient means provided, according to the
opinions of men OF high renown, will firmly
maintain that OF two evils we should choose
the lesser one; therefore am ready willing,
and believe myself able to p' owe the fact that
! am right-but as a matter of course with
Difference TO the opinions of scientific men.
j. HOFFMAN SMITH.
National Republican., 1887-04-20
RAILROAD COMMISSION.
An Organization Effected and secre-
tary Selected.


The commission appointed to investigate
the accounts of the railroads which have
received government aid, called at the Iu-
terror Department yesterday afternoon and
paid their respects to Secretary Lamar.
Temporary quarters have been provided
with the geological survey. Permanent
offices are being prepared In the building
occupied by the commissioner OF railroads.
Later In the day the commission met In
one OF the parlors Of the Arlington Hotel
and effected an organization by electlng ex-
Gov. Pattison chairman. Several hours
were spent In discussion and examination
Of reports and affairs Of the Pacific rail-
roads. No general plan of operations was
determined upon, but the commission
agreed to meet at their rooms In the geo
logical survey this morning and Immediately
begin work. The selection OF a secretary
to the commission was considered and a
suitable person for the Office agreed upon.
The commissioners declined to give the
name OF the gentleman selected, saying
that the matter was not yet definitely
settled, but depended upon the compensa-
tion at which the person agreed on would
be willing to accept the office. Numerous
letters Of application for clerkships have
been received, and also several letters from
Pacific railroad officials expressing a will.
ingness to aid the commissioners in their
investigations.
National Republican., 1887-04-20
An Argonaut of 40.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN 1t was, to
sny the least, n very wise and thoughtful
move on the part of the Hon. Geo. e. Gorham
Hnllet Kilbourn. esq, and COL Jos. @. Me-
Kibben, OF this city, in suggesting an early
convocation Of the 'California Argonau,s OF
40" who now reside in the city of Washington
II has been said of sailors. "Once v sailor
alweysa sailor" OF Cal!fornians 1t may, with
iornian dilCugs q Californian"
We all love and cherish our FL Dorado state,
and once away from her we feel that we are
away from our home.
early part of May lSi9, and so long as life
shall last he will never forget the wonderful
and varied experiences through which he
passed from the moment OF his advent on the
Pacific slope and subsequent long residence in
the matChless land of gold.
THE ARGoSAUT OF 40,
And member OF the California cavalry
battalion at the front.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
National Republican., 1887-04-20

Wonderful Popularity Of the Renowned
Medicine-The Greatest Curative suo.
cess of tho Age-A Voice from the
People.
No medicine introduced TO the public has
ever met with the success accorded TO Hop
Bltters. 1t stands today the Best known
curative article in the world. Its marvellous
renown ia not due to the advertising It has
received. II is famous by reason OF its In
herent virtues. II does all that is claimed
for 1t. 1t is the most powerful, speedy and
effective agent known for the building up
OF debilitated systems. The following
witnesses are offered TO prove this:
What 10 Did for an Old Lady.
CosHocToS STATION, N. Y, Dec. 90, 1884.
GENTS: A number OF people had been
using your Bitters here, and with marked
effect. In fact, one case, lady OF over
seventy years, had been sick for years, and
for the past ten years have known her she
has not been able to be around half the
time. About six months ago she got so
feeble she was helpless. Her old remedies,
or physicians, being Of no avail, 1 sent to
Deposit, forty.iive miles. and got bottle OF
Hop Bitters. IL had such a very beneficial
effect on her that one bottle improved her
soshe was able to dress herself ind walk
about the house. When she had taken the
second bottle she was able to take care OF
her own room and walk out to her neigh
boris and has improved all the time since.
My wife and children also have derived
preat benefit from their nae
W. b. HATHAWAY,
Agt. U. ). Elk. Co.
National Republican., 1887-04-20
RAILWAY NOTES.

Philip d, Armour has stated that he will not
accept The presidency OF the Chicago, Mlwau.
kee and 81. Paul railroad,
The dominion government has entered into
contracts for railway subsidies amounting TO
s3,2iS.OO in addition 10 the annual subsidies
of s250,C00.
Alexander Mitchell, president of the Chicago,
Milwaukee, and ST. Paul railroad, dtpd of
pneumonia in the Hoffman House, New York,
yesterday.
The Reading reorganization trustees win
issue call for two assessments of 20 pQT cent.
each ON the assented stock, payable June l
and July l.
The Shenango and Allegheny railroad was
sold yesterday Tor SG25001 10 J, W, Whltridse,
attorney for q committee OF the bondh )lders.
The road runs from Butler TO Greouyille, Pa,
and is 5e miles in length,
The committee of Minneapolis and 81 Paul
railroads appointed 10 20 10 Washington and
ask q suspension of the short haul clause of
the interstate commerce bill has abandoned
its intention, owing to internal discussions.
A comparison of business by twenty-one
railroads for the past week, the first flll week
under the operation of the interstate commerce
law, shows a falling of 300, ,7g5 HS against the
corresponding week last year. The heaviest
sufferers are lines iJInIng connections with
other roads,